August 5, 2019


It is August. I feel the urge to prepare my classroom. I did a lot of organizing today. I moved the tables; cleaned the pencil and folder bins; sharpened lots of pencils; discussed incoming students; and made this bulletin board. That was the main goal. It turned out almost exactly as I envisioned it. It brings me joy looking at it. Hopefully it helps the kids feel happy, too.

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